Books written by me, Mia Wenjen.
The Half Moon farming method is a way to turn arid and semi-arid infertile areas into productive farmland in Chad, Kenya, and Mauritania. It’s a simple solution: capture rainwater by digging catch areas in a half-moon shape. Reviving this traditional farming technique has transformed the land and the lives of the people who live there….
Thank you to Booklist for including The Traveling Taco! The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong A mouthwatering exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and ice cream to French fries, some of our favorite foods have a surprising history, and…
Today is Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime‘s first birthday! Happy birthday, Boxer Baby! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 books. Please fill out the Rafflecopter to enter. I can only ship to U.S. and APO addresses. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer…
Today is Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World‘s 2nd birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away two signed copies! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng ⭐ Starred review from School Library Journal Massachusetts Book…
French fries are not from France?! They actually originated in Belgium. French fries are also what the British call “chips”, as in “Fish and Chips.” And, surprise! Fish and Chips came from the Portuguese Jews who were fleeing the Portuguese Inquisition. In fact, Thomas Jefferson, who went to France during the Revolution War also stopped…
I’m thrilled to be doing a virtual event with OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates. OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Mia Wenjen May 22 at 8 pm EST Register at bit.ly/ocareads2025. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on Thursday, May 22 from 8:00–9:15 PM ET with a virtual…
I am thrilled to announce my newest picture book, A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood and published by Tilbury House Publishers, an imprint of Sleeping Bear Press. This rhyming picture book explores sustainable homes from around the world. Publication is now scheduled for Spring 2026. We are in the process of coming…